Maybe It’s Time

Earlier this month I mentioned the unexpected visit my husband’s aunt and parents made to our home. At the time, … More

Rocky Falls: Rough-In

Perhaps you’ve been wondering what’s happened to my “WIP” Rocky Falls. I’m pleased to say that it’s coming along nicely. I’m … More

Because I had a very limited acquaintance with art as a child, I grew up with a lot of misconceptions, … More

In a recent post on futurism, I compared the dynamics of the art movement to the frenetic energy I feel whenever … More

When I started learning to draw in 2015, I began with a #2 pencil and a sheet of copy paper. … More

You’ve previously seen my initial “thumbnail” sketches for my current oil painting WIP — work in progress — and you’ve … More

When I began my current project — Rocky Falls — I first made several small “value sketches” designed to help … More

Presidential history has long been a hobby of mine. My fascination with our US Presidents began when I was a … More

Obviously my attempts at using palette knives in my landscape oil painting didn’t work too well. I had fun playing … More

My recent attempt at painting trees — with a palette knife, no less — left me with a lot of … More

Recently a winter storm hit a large part of the US — including the midwest where we live. Predictions were … More

I wish I didn’t have to share this, but I feel I must. It’s my “studio version” of the “Missouri … More

While browsing around recently, I came across a fun YouTube channel. It’s called “Spencer’s Painting of the Week” and includes … More

We hear a lot about “getting out of the box” when it comes to art or any other pursuit involving … More

I recently watched a video presentation from John Hulsey, an artist who is almost a “neighbor”. He is from Lawrence, … More

Following my recent oil study of the Alberta Landscape, I moved ahead with the project. The next step according to … More

Thanks to Artists’ Network, one day earlier this week I got about as close to plein air painting as I’m ever likely … More

I’m feeling a little discouraged this morning. It didn’t help at all that after my less-than-stellar results at the easel … More

Following my not-so-successful attempts at painting the November scene from the calendar hanging near my easel, I was both eager … More

Another month is drawing to a close – as is another year — and I’m ready to move on. Even … More